• Pankaj Kumar Singh
• Ravi Bhushan Kumar

Traditionally, the value of project managers depended on their certifications and their skills in implementing different methodologies. However, more and more organizations are now shifting their focus to soft skills. This project management trend is understandable as AI-powered solutions have become capable enough to handle the trickier technical parts of project management. Managers are free to focus on other responsibilities and that is where soft skills become necessary. Project managers now need to focus and strengthen their soft skills such as conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, mentoring and training, decision-making, and team building. Developing these skills will help project managers deliver more value to their organization. The top management expects their teams to communicate effectively, collaborate effectually, and work productively. Mere technical qualifications may not help in achieving this. According to Lisa Bowell, founder and CEO of future think, an internationally recognized innovation research and training company in the United States “soft skills such as listening, creativity, agility and problemsolving, are becoming as important as expertise and technical competency. The young employees expect immediate results from such a program, experts believe that habits can take some time to change. After all, soft skills are habits as well as managerial skills.

Attitude, Hard Skills, Modern Management, Soft Skills

"Increasing Emphasis on Soft Skills: Need of the Hour in Modern Management Practices ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.b292-b298, February-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402129.pdf

"Increasing Emphasis on Soft Skills: Need of the Hour in Modern Management Practices ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no. ppb292-b298, February-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402129.pdf